After honing his skills on Bay Area revolutiona… Read Full Bio ↴T-KASH is the Truth.
After honing his skills on Bay Area revolutionary hip-hop group The Coup's projects Steal This Album, Steal This Double Album and Party Music, T-KASH is set to unleash his magnum opus, Turf War Syndrome, on a world now weary of commercialized gangsta fables and the prostitution of hip-hop.
Featuring production work by industry-veteran and fellow revolutionary hip-hop artist Paris, Turf War Syndrome employs verbal assistance from both The Coup and Paris, among others, and stands as a project that promises to play an essential role in the resurgence of quality hip-hop.
"I'm not just a rap artist, I am a product of the hip-hop industry," said T-KASH, who grew up in Oakland, California, and directly experienced the sharp rise and fall of Bay Area rap. "The elements of the industry raised me as an artist."
With an extensive knowledge of west coast hip-hop, T-KASH has been working closely with Bay Area radio show legend Davey D for over seven years at KPFA in Berkeley, CA. It is through his weekly appearances on The Friday Nite Vibe that he developed a cult following, as many of his listeners not only take comfort in his raw and truthful lyrics, but also in the fact that he holds an active position in non-commercial radio. It was there that he first came to the attention of Paris, who signed him to Guerrilla Funk Recordings shortly after hearing a portion of his debut project.
T-KASH's talents as a lyrist and radio host have gained him the attention of national publications The Source, Vibe, and Murder Dog Magazine, who, in 2002, heralded his rhymes on the title track of the Straight Outta Hunters Point soundtrack by stating, "This is what people mean when they are talking about reality rap...he's servin' up heat for real...that's real talk." Indeed. Another Hard Truth Soldier is born.
With a fierce focus on musical quality and content, and with the guidance of a seasoned team of industry veterans, T-KASH is set to do serious damage.
For additional information, please contact Nicole at Ballin' Entertainment.
** ALBUMS
2002
Molotov Music
~2004-2005
The Art of Raw Mixtape
2005-2006
Turf War Syndrome
aka "American Nightmare" aka "??"
2009
Brains all over the Street
NEVER SAY DIE
T-K.A.S.H Lyrics
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Like what like, uh
Like what?
Like we could never die
Bitch I up it
Bitch I flame it
Shorty a baddie, she willing can't tame it
I'm just rapping don't wanna be famous
Like what?
Like how?
He tryna kill me, but we screaming "how?"
Cause we could never, we could never
I'ma spin, it get lit
Twirl on the opps, I'ma dump off a clip
Why these niggas keep getting on dick?
Ain't talking bout covid but bitches is sick
Like he tryna up it, he missed
Shit getting tragic, lost niggas and shit
Cause we could never, we could never
I'ma flock for my niggas, that's right
I remember was totting a pipe
Niggas be dancing and flashing they guns on vids but never be asking "you aight?"
Cause I'm not, wanna tie me noose, a knot
But I know that I can't, cannot
Cause my niggas gon' cry I know that my presence a lot
Bitch I up it
Bitch I flame it
Shorty a baddie, she willing can't tame it
I'm just rapping don't wanna be famous
Run into me and your block getting painted
Like what?
Like how?
He tryna kill me, but we screaming "how?"
Cause we could never, we could never
So I stay ten toes
Hoping my niggas all make it back home
I'm on a roll
My head in the sky, roll a blunt and pop more
More pills, I need the Xan, the Molly I'm in for the drill
The kill, niggas been chatting a lot only here for the bills
Bitch I up it
Bitch I flame it
Shorty a baddie, she willing can't tame it
I'm just rapping don't wanna be famous
Run into me and your block getting painted
Like what?
Like how?
He tryna kill me, but we screaming "how?"
Cause we could never, we could never
The song "Never Say Die" by T-K.A.S.H is about the singer realizing that he has found the love of his life and how he has changed his attitude towards love. The song begins with T-K.A.S.H mentioning that he wants to share some news with his listeners that may not be well-received by some of them. He then proceeds to talk about how he used to treat women like toys and never thought he would fall in love. However, he has now found someone who has changed his heart and mind, and he cannot stop thinking about her.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I won't never say never again" multiple times. This line implies that the singer has changed his mind about love and is ready to commit to his newfound love. He is grateful for the lesson she has taught him about love and how he should not take it for granted.
The song ends with T-K.A.S.H apologizing to his mother for not listening to her advice about treating women as precious gifts. He admits that he was wrong and that he loves his mother. The song fades out with the chorus repeating the line "Never say never again."
Overall, "Never Say Die" is a song about how love can change a person's outlook on life and how they approach romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I got sumthin to tell y'all today
I have something to share with you today
Some o' y'all might not like it
Some of you might not appreciate it
But then again somebody out there might just will
But someone out there may approve of it
Lemme take my time and tell you baby
Let me take my time to explain, dear
I feel good about tellin y'all about this
I am happy to share this with you
Can I get a witness yeah yeah
Is anybody listening? Yeah yeah
Ever since I was a baby boy
From my childhood days
I played with ladies like my toys
I used to treat women as playthings
Always said I'd never fall in love
I always claimed that I won't fall in love
Don't want to care about a woman that much
I didn't want to be too attached to any woman
Never thought I would find a girl
I never thought I'd meet a special lady
Who would change my attitude
Who would change my perspective on love
Now my heart doesn't care
Now I am unafraid of love
Went outta my mind
Got overwhelmed
As fast as it would come to you
As quickly as love arrived
Baby, you're the reason why
You're the reason I changed
[Chorus]
Refrain
I won't never say never again
I won't say I'll never fall in love again
JoJo sing it
JoJo, sing the next part
Ooooohhh, you got me goin
You have me charmed
Deeper'n deeper, deeper'n deeper
I am falling deeper in love with you
I just want to get a little deeper with you baby
I want to deepen our connection
Oooh, don't stop
Don't stop what you're doing
Let's go all the way, let's go all the way
Let's take this relationship all the way
I want to get a little deep inside of you
I want to know you better
I want to show you that it's real
I want to prove my love to you
Baby how I feel
This is how I truly feel about you
I can't get you outta my mind
You're always in my thoughts
Never(I never, never, never, never)
I will never say never
Never(I won't do it no more baby)
I won't say I'll never love again
Never(yeah yeah yeah)
Never, oh yeah
Never say never again
I won't say I won't fall in love again
Can I get a witness tonight
Is anyone with me tonight
Baby I'm so into you
I am deeply infatuated with you
And I don't know what I'm gonna do
I can't imagine life without you
If I don't have you in my life
If I lose you
I love you, I won't never say it never
I won't say I don't love you
Somebody out there know what we're talkin about
Someone can relate to this
Go tell them K-Ci, go tell them K-Ci
Spread the word, K-Ci
Mamma told me
My mother advised
She said K-Ci - a lady should always be your precious gift
She said a woman should be cherished
But I didn't listen to Mama, I didn't listen to Mama, no
But I ignored her advice
Mama'm sorry, Mama I'm sorry
I apologize, Mama
I love my Mama, I love my Mama, I love my Mama
I love my mother
Shhhh....ooh baby, ooh baby
Hush now, my love
About all the things I done to you
About all the wrongs I've done to you
I'm so sorry baby
I apologize, my love
Ooh yeah
Oh yeah
JoJo help me sing it boy
JoJo, sing with me
Ooh hoo..babe
Oh yeah, baby
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Written by: Theo Wason
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